[Men Must See] 10 Tips to Avoid Annoying Your Girlfriend in a Yukata at a Fireworks Festival

It’s always exciting when your girlfriend plans to wear a yukata to a fireworks festival. You both want to create wonderful summer memories together, right?

While making your girlfriend happy on a regular date requires effort, there are also specific considerations for fireworks festivals that you should be aware of. If you go on a date without knowing these points, your girlfriend may become unhappy, and the fireworks festival experience could be ruined.

To prevent that from happening, this article will provide you with tips on how to ensure your girlfriend in a yukata feels comfortable. Additionally, we’ll share some useful information that can help improve your impression with her.

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1. Check the Fireworks Festival Schedule

First, it’s essential to gather information in advance to ensure your girlfriend in a yukata feels comfortable.

Checking the route to the fireworks festival venue and finding insider tips is crucial. Considering that your girlfriend will be wearing a yukata, try to research a route with minimal walking and make sure to find nearby places where you can take bathroom breaks. Even if you’ve been to the same fireworks festival multiple times, new hidden gems tend to surface every year, so it’s recommended to stay updated with the latest information to avoid discomfort due to crowds.

If you plan to travel to the fireworks festival venue by car or train, it’s also essential to check when the area tends to get congested, both on the way there and back.

Allow Extra Time for Traveling to the Fireworks Festival

The second point to avoid making your girlfriend in a yukata uncomfortable is to allocate more time for transportation than you would for a regular date. On the day of the fireworks festival, transportation networks can get extremely crowded, which may lead to delays in meeting up. Waiting and dealing with crowds can be even more unpleasant for your girlfriend in yukata attire, so it’s something you’d want to avoid.

On the day of the festival, it’s recommended to arrive near the venue early to avoid train or road congestion and wait in nearby cafes or facilities until the fireworks start. Choosing a stylish place that you can also use for dining or other activities in case of bad weather will delight your girlfriend even more.

Compliment Your Girlfriend in Her Yukata!

Complimenting your girlfriend in her yukata is the third point to prevent her from feeling uncomfortable. Even if you’re not someone who usually compliments her outfit, make sure to offer some praise on the day of the fireworks festival.

Using phrases like “beautiful” and “cute” while specifying what you like, such as “that hairpin suits you” or “your choice of yukata and obi colors is fantastic,” can be a great approach. Since your girlfriend likely put a lot of effort into selecting her yukata, accessories, and makeup, acknowledging her efforts through compliments will make her happy.

Be cautious not to express any negative opinions as it can quickly make her uncomfortable!

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Be Mindful of Walking Speed When in Yukata

The fourth point to prevent your girlfriend in yukata from feeling uncomfortable is to pay attention to your walking speed. The geta (wooden sandals) worn with yukata can be much more taxing on the feet compared to regular shoes. When moving around, try to walk slowly to match your girlfriend’s pace.

Walking too quickly ahead while your girlfriend struggles with unfamiliar zori (sandals) can make her uncomfortable. Therefore, refrain from walking too fast. If you’re walking in a single file in a crowded area, always ensure that your girlfriend is following behind.

Women appreciate it when they realize that men are adjusting their pace to walk comfortably alongside them.

Be Mindful of Restroom Breaks

The fifth and final point is to take regular breaks. Aside from the journey to the venue, fireworks festivals often feature various food stalls, leading to plenty of snacking while walking around. You might end up walking quite a distance without realizing it.

Remember that any discomfort or fatigue you feel while walking in shoes is multiplied for your girlfriend when she’s wearing geta (traditional wooden sandals). The discomfort and fatigue from walking in geta can be especially unpleasant for her. So, it’s essential to check in with her periodically to ensure she’s not too tired.

Moreover, your girlfriend may find it challenging to bring up restroom breaks herself. In such cases, it’s a good idea to proactively suggest restroom breaks by saying something like, “I’m going to the restroom for a moment,” to make it easier for her.

Useful Items for Supporting Your Girlfriend

We’ve covered points to avoid making your girlfriend uncomfortable while she’s in a yukata. However, you also want to make her happy rather than just avoiding discomfort.

So, here are some items that can be useful for supporting your girlfriend:

Hairpins

If her hairstyle happens to get disheveled, especially at the back where it’s challenging for her to notice, it’s a situation where she might not realize it herself. In such a moment, offering her a hairpin while mentioning that her hair needs fixing can be a real lifesaver.

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Adhesive Bandages

Next, when the straps of her geta (traditional wooden sandals) start to rub and cause discomfort or pain, adhesive bandages can be very useful.

If she starts to feel any discomfort, apply the bandages before it gets worse.

Both of these items are easy to carry in your pockets, so they won’t be a burden. If you’re traveling by car, having a cushion can also be handy.

Placing a cushion between the seat and her back can prevent her obi (kimono sash) from getting crushed.

Surefire Way to Increase Her Favorability! Subtle Support

Even without these items, you can provide support in various ways. You’ve probably heard that, during ordinary dates, it’s a good practice for men to walk on the side of the road closest to the traffic. In crowded environments like fireworks festivals, ensuring your girlfriend’s comfort is essential.

Position yourself as a protective barrier, walking in front of her to prevent her from bumping into people as much as possible. Holding hands during such situations is recommended as well.

When riding a crowded train and holding onto a strap, her obi may rub against others when people pass by, potentially causing it to become disheveled. In such cases, if there isn’t enough space, use your free hand to guard her obi and prevent it from rubbing against others.

Wearing Yukata Together is Recommended for Fireworks Festivals

Even if you’re conscious of points to prevent your girlfriend from feeling uncomfortable, some things can only be understood by wearing a yukata yourself. Especially, the discomfort in her feet may lead her to endure it silently, so it’s important to be attentive.

By wearing a yukata yourself, you can more easily understand how tired she might be, especially when walking in geta. You can say things like, “Walking in geta can be quite tiring, don’t you think?” or “Shall we find a place to sit and rest for a bit?” This will make it easier for her to agree, even if she tends to be reserved.

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Beware of Obi Tying Together

When wearing a yukata or kimono, the biggest concern for girls is “wardrobe malfunction.” Wardrobe malfunctions often occur when the clothing is moved in ways not suited to yukatas or kimonos.

Yukatas and kimonos are quite different from everyday Western clothing in terms of construction and how they are worn. Trying them on makes it easy to understand that there are specific ways to move and behave when wearing them.

Therefore, when wearing a yukata, it’s easy to unintentionally move in a way that’s more typical of Western clothing, resulting in a wardrobe malfunction.

Common areas where wardrobe malfunctions are likely to occur include ① the collar opening too much, ② the hem falling down, and ③ the decorative knot of the obi (sash) becoming distorted.

Among these, what boyfriends should pay special attention to is ③ the decorative knot of the obi becoming distorted.
For ① and ②, the person wearing the yukata can usually fix them quickly, and if you’re not familiar with yukata dressing, you might accidentally make things worse!
For ③, sometimes checking and fixing it when it becomes slightly distorted or misaligned can make your girlfriend very happy.

Also, moments when wardrobe malfunctions are likely to occur are when sitting down and standing up, returning from the restroom, or after walking for a while, so please watch out during those times.

Transportation in Yukatas

If you plan to move around during your date, what mode of transportation will you use? Bus? Train? Or will you drive?

When your girlfriend is wearing a yukata, there are pros and cons to each mode of transportation.

Bus

Getting on and off the bus can be a bit tricky when wearing a yukata.

The step height when boarding can sometimes cause the yukata hem to lift, which can be a little embarrassing.

Yukatas and kimonos are typically worn with small steps, so when getting on, your girlfriend might be concerned about her yukata.

Even after boarding, if it’s crowded, she might worry about her yukata, such as whether the decorative knot of her obi or her sleeves might touch other people.

Therefore, it would be very reassuring if you could stand behind her and protect her.

Train

Trains have their challenges before reaching the platform. Yes, it’s the stairs.

Going up and down in unfamiliar geta sandals can sometimes make clattering sounds or accidentally step on the yukata hem between the geta and the feet, which can be quite bothersome. It’s very helpful when you hold hands and walk slowly.

Once you’re on board, just like on the bus, it would be great if you could stand behind.

Car

Undoubtedly, traveling by car is the most convenient option.

No need to worry about sweating or dirtying the yukata!
However, there’s a risk of the obi sash getting flattened after sitting for an extended period.

Car seats are designed to fit the body snugly, and seatbelts are placed on top of them.
With this setup, three-dimensional obi knots tend to get flattened.

A cushion strategy can be effective for this.
By placing a slightly thick and firm cushion below the obi sash knot, you can prevent it from becoming completely flat.

When getting in and out of the car, it’s smart to remain seated, pivot around the hips, align your knees, and make a right or left turn smoothly.

If your girlfriend doesn’t know this, be sure to guide her.

Walking

Even while strolling through the city, your girlfriend in a yukata has various concerns while walking.

Since the yukata’s hem doesn’t spread out like regular skirts or jeans, she’ll have to take small steps and walk carefully.

So, she’d appreciate it if you could match your walking pace with hers and holding hands would make her feel even more secure.

One hand is holding hands, and the other hand is carrying a traditional pouch or a basket bag for the yukata, so she can’t carry too many things.
If you go shopping and her load increases, asking, “Should I carry that for you?” will likely make her very happy, don’t you think?

Pay Attention to the Hem: Cafes and Restaurants

Having tea or a meal while wearing a yukata is something your girlfriend is probably really looking forward to.

However, this is also a danger zone for yukata stains, such as food spills or splashes.

What you should pay particular attention to is the hem of the sleeves.

Out of habit, reaching out carelessly can cause the hem of the sleeves to drop, and it has a very high chance of catching on something.

When trying to reach a glass a little further on the table or separating trash when returning trays, the hem of the sleeves may flutter unexpectedly.

Once you get used to it, there are ways to quickly hold up the hem with the opposite hand or wrap it around your arm, but for yukata beginners, a simple “Watch out for the hem” is a nice gesture.

Above All, Give Compliments

After reading this far, many men might be thinking that there are so many things to be mindful of during a yukata date, and it’s a bit of a hassle, right? Well, believe it or not, women feel the same way.

Nevertheless, the reason your girlfriend is coming on a yukata date is…

Above all else, she wants her beloved boyfriend to think, “You look cute,” “You look wonderful.” So, at that moment, she wants you to honestly say, “You look great,” “You look cute,” and “You look beautiful.”

And take lots of photos as well.

When she hears you say, “It turned into a fun memory,” she will surely be very satisfied!

Five Points of Consideration for Your Yukata-Clad Girlfriend

From here on, we’ll deliver five considerations for your yukata-clad girlfriend at the fireworks festival.

Study them well and increase your rating as a man in her eyes.

Summarizing what you should be mindful of for your girlfriend at the fireworks festival:

1. Bring a fan, a folding fan, a leisure sheet, band-aids, and a small towel handkerchief.
2. Investigate the route to the venue and find clean restroom locations.
3. When you meet your girlfriend in a yukata, start with compliments.
4. Check if her feet hurt.
5. Ask, “Do you need to use the restroom?”

What Items Should Men Prepare for Their Yukata-Clad Girlfriend?

To elegantly escort your girlfriend in a yukata at the fireworks festival, men, you need to be well-prepared.

First, let’s introduce the items you should bring for your yukata-clad girlfriend:

“Fans or folding fans,” “a leisure sheet for two,” “band-aids,” “a small towel handkerchief.”

The summer fireworks festival raises the perceived temperature considerably due to factors such as the temperature and the crowd.

Your girlfriend in a yukata will be even hotter than you men!

So, subtly send cool breezes to her with fans or folding fans.

Second, to ensure you’re comfortable sitting outdoors at the fireworks festival…

Lay a leisure sheet inconspicuously where you’ll be sitting. A size that allows two people to sit close together is ideal.

This way, your girlfriend’s yukata won’t get dirty, and you can sit comfortably close. Make sure to choose a stylish leisure sheet that matches the occasion.

The third and fourth items on your checklist are unique to yukata dates. Your yukata-clad girlfriend is wearing geta shoes.

Now, these geta shoes can sometimes cause the thong to slip while walking.

The thong, in this context, refers to the string attached to the geta shoes. When it rubs against the foot while walking, it can be very painful!!

In severe cases, it can lead to blisters and make it impossible to walk.

So, before you start walking, gently apply a band-aid to your girlfriend’s feet to prevent this from happening.

However, even with band-aids, they can often come off while walking, so if you can, men, carry extra band-aids with you~

The fourth item, the towel handkerchief, isn’t for men to wipe sweat (laughs).

While it’s okay to use it to wipe away your girlfriend’s sweat, this towel handkerchief is actually meant to be used in case of an emergency with her yukata.

In activities like fireworks festivals, where you’re constantly moving—walking, standing, sitting—your yukata can gradually become disheveled.

Yukata dishevelment is inevitable when your girlfriend is working hard in an unfamiliar yukata.

Especially, the obi (sash) tends to come loose and sag.

During such times, if you tuck this towel handkerchief under the obi, it can help prevent it from sagging.

So, this towel handkerchief serves that purpose. Sweaty guys, have another one for your personal use ready!!

How about these four items?

They aren’t anything too special, but having them can make a big difference! However, always present them in a stylish and subtle manner. It’s a good idea to prepare these items because they not only help avoid trouble if something goes wrong but also earn you brownie points as a thoughtful boyfriend!

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Points for Men to Research for Their Yukata-Clad Girlfriend

Now, let’s move on to the soft side of things.

Consider the fact that she might be walking in unfamiliar geta shoes, so make sure to research the route from the meeting point to the fireworks venue.

On the day itself, it’s the worst-case scenario to wander around looking at your smartphone and saying, “Wait, where is it?”

Also, while on the way to the venue, check for clean Western-style toilets! This is because it can be quite challenging for her to use the restroom in a yukata.

First of all, using a traditional Japanese toilet is impossible—clean, spacious private stalls are the ideal choice.

However, it’s understandable that guys may not know much about the size of women’s restrooms.

Alright, so here’s a recommendation. New commercial facilities tend to have clean and spacious toilets. That’s a safe bet.

Another option is hotel lobbies or newer convenience stores.

Convenience store toilets may vary in quality depending on the store, but guys should be able to check them, so give it a quick inspection.

This toilet issue will come up again later, but it’s a bigger problem for women than guys might think.

It might be a bit of a hassle, but if you can elegantly solve the toilet issue, your reputation as a gentleman will skyrocket.

Words Men Should Say to Their Yukata-Clad Girlfriend

The long-awaited fireworks festival day has arrived. Are you ready?

Your girlfriend, dressed in a yukata, has been preparing diligently for this day.

Her efforts go far beyond what men can imagine.

So, when she appears in a yukata, be sure to compliment her!!!

“You look great in that yukata.”
“Your hairstyle is different from usual; it surprised me.”
“Yukata suits you well.” and so on.

Even if you think it in your heart, it won’t convey unless you say it out loud~

With this one compliment, you can start your yukata fireworks festival date on the right foot.

Starting the yukata date off well is where men need to put in extra effort. However…

Yes, in yukatas and geta shoes, both you and your girlfriend are making quite an effort.

– Carry her belongings for her.
– Go buy drinks and food.
– Avoid recommending messy foods that might stain her yukata.

There are many ways you can show your consideration for your yukata-clad girlfriend. Here’s where your actions as a gentleman come into play☆

Now, before heading to the fireworks venue, say one word to your girlfriend, who’s wearing unfamiliar geta shoes.

“Is your feet hurting?”

Before she arrives at the meeting place, she’s naturally walking in geta sandals. Her geta might have already slipped or started rubbing—act immediately!

Even if she’s okay for now, if she hasn’t taken measures to prevent geta discomfort, it’s time for the adhesive bandages you brought along. Ask her, “Would you like me to apply these to prevent foot pain?”

And remember, walking at a slower pace than usual is key. To ensure her neatly tied obi belt doesn’t come undone, stand just behind her in crowded areas and protect it!

The next words to say are, “Are you okay with using the restroom?”

Here’s where your researched knowledge comes into play.

Near the fireworks venue, it might be challenging to find commercial facilities or hotels with clean toilets. So, be sure to

“Is the restroom okay? Should we go now?”
“It might be difficult to find a restroom ahead”

And keep in mind that some girls try to avoid using the restroom or limit their water intake to avoid inconveniencing guys. It’s a well-intentioned effort not to cause any trouble, but in the height of summer, such behavior is dangerous! They might end up with heatstroke!

So, when you ask “Is the restroom okay?” it’s a quite comforting phrase for girls.

Also, when it comes to using the restroom in a yukata, it takes several times longer than usual.

And considering that everyone will flock to easily accessible restrooms during a fireworks event, it starts with waiting in line.

So, it’s crucial to say to your girlfriend, “Is the restroom okay?”

“Take your time; I’ll wait for you”

There’s nothing more appreciated than this.

We’ve emphasized restroom matters quite a bit, but to summarize the 5 considerations for your yukata-clad girlfriend!

1. Consideration 1: Bring folding fans, hand fans, a leisure sheet, adhesive bandages, and a handkerchief.
2. Consideration 2: Research the route to the venue and locations with clean toilets.
3. Consideration 3: When you meet your yukata-clad girlfriend, compliment her first.
4. Consideration 4: Pay attention to whether her feet hurt or not.
5. Consideration 5: Ask, “Is the restroom okay?”

Enjoy the Fireworks Festival Without Discomforting Your Girlfriend!

If your girlfriend is wearing a yukata to the fireworks festival, it’s essential to be considerate from the preparation stage to avoid making her uncomfortable. Refer to the 5 points of consideration we introduced today and escort your significant other while being mindful of her needs.

Both you and your girlfriend share the desire to create the best memories at the fireworks festival. Some women may endure discomfort to avoid inconveniencing men, so it’s essential to check on her frequently. Even if you’re not used to complimenting your girlfriend, be sure to praise her when she’s in her yukata on this special day.

Furthermore, even though these considerations may seem minor to men, they can be quite challenging for yukata-clad girlfriends. However, simply being a bit more considerate than usual is more than enough♡

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